Eight children were injured in a shocking accident in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh when the auto-rickshaw they were traveling in collided with a truck. The entire incident was captured on CCTV footage from a nearby shop.
The children, who were on their way to Bethany School at around 7 am, were involved in the accident. The 35-second footage shows relatively light traffic at the Sangam Sarat Theatre junction. At 7:35 am, a speeding auto approaches from the left and crashes into a truck that is crossing the junction under a flyover. As the truck fails to stop, the impact flings the schoolchildren out of the auto.
The CCTV footage has been shared on social media, bringing attention to the incident. It shows several bikes and cars stopping immediately after the collision, and people rushing to help the injured. Some individuals attempt to move the overturned auto to rescue those trapped underneath it.
Out of the eight schoolchildren involved, four have already been discharged from the hospital, while three others are currently receiving treatment. Unfortunately, one student is in critical condition, according to the police.
Senior police officer Srinivasa Rao provided further details about the accident, stating, “An auto collided with a truck at Sangam Sarat Theatre junction in Visakhapatnam. Eight school children were injured and shifted to the hospital. Four of them have been discharged. Three students are undergoing treatment. One student’s situation is critical.”
The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of road safety and the need for drivers to exercise caution and adhere to traffic rules.
